Therapeutic Use Exemptions

Skaters, like anyone else, may have illnesses or conditions that require them to take particular medications. If the substances they are required to take for their treatment are on the WADA List of Prohibited Substances, they may ask for a Therapeutic Use Exemption (TUE) to giving them authorization to take the medicine. The TUE may be granted either by the ISU or by the National Anti-Doping Organization (NADO), depending on the status-level of the Skater.

Medical Information includes evidence confirming the diagnosis.The medical evidence should include a comprehensive medical history and the results of all relevant examinations, laboratory investigations and imaging studies. Copies of the original reports or letters should be included when possible. Evidence should be as objective as possible in the clinical circumstances.

TUE Recognition

A National-Level Skater with a TUE already granted by its NADO who is informed of his/her inclusion in the ISU RTP or intend to compete at ISU Event must apply to the ISU for TUE Recognition.

How to apply: The following must be sent to the ISU by post or email at antidoping@isu.ch

a copy of the National Certificate and Medical Information provided to get his/her TUE granted by the NADO

Time to applyAn application to the ISU for grant or recognition of a TUE must be made as soon as the need arises and in any event (save in emergency or exceptional situations) at least 30 days before the Skater’s next ISU Event.

ISU TUE CommitteeThe members of the ISU Medical Commission are the ISU’s standing “TUE Committee” for considering application for the grant or recognition of TUEs. 3 members of the TUE Committee will form the panel that shall promptly evaluate and decide upon the application in accordance with the relevant provisions of the International Standard for Therapeutic Use Exemptions.